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ACS Newsletter September 14, 2025
- J. Marquice Miller
- Sep 14
- 9 min read
Greetings, Coyote Families.
We are in for another full week with sports, bookfair, fundraisers, and Pictures coming up! Here are just a few reminders:
Don't forget...we are officially in Fundraiser Season. There are several unknowns when it comes to local, state, and federal funding. Our goal with the fundraiser season is to make sure the students of ACS have everything they need to be successful and live up to the name…COMMUNITY! Thank you in advance for your generosity and support!
We are SO excited to host home games this year. The first one was such a huge success! Home games will be $5 entry per person, so save your cash 🙂. We will also have concessions at the games. Make sure you stay abreast of the calendar so you can show your support to our Coyotes! Let's work together to #DefendtheDen!
Do not arrive to line up before 2:45 (12:45 on Wednesdays). Thank you for working with the school and the Graham PD to keep the streets around our school as safe as possible.
While I don’t want to encourage the habit, there are times you will need to pick your Child(ren) up early from school. Unfortunately, the administration and front office staff have received less than gracious communication regarding our hard cutoff of 2:45 (12:45 on Wednesdays). This time is a non-negotiable. If you must pick up early, please come closer to 2:30 than 2:45. The answer for receiving students at 2:46 will be ‘No’. Our teachers will be completing lessons, and the rest of the staff will be transitioning to duty locations. we cannot slow down the dismissal process with over 800 students to dismiss. Thank you for understanding
Picture day is coming soon. Please make sure to use the code below!
Picture Day
his link will allow parents to sign up to receive email updates about their child's school portraits after picture day. These emails are sent to announce important things like when images are ready for viewing online, when novelty items are available for purchase and when new deals and promotions are being offered. When entering student information, parents should be sure to enter the student's name as it is on file at the school.
Coyotes of the Month
Our students are already doing some great things at ACS! See our FIRST Coyotes of the month for the 25-26 school year!
Pack Leaders of the Month
Please take a moment to congratulate our staff for Leading the Pack @ACS!
Coyote Cafe
The Coyote Cafe is back beginning Thursday, September 25th. Students may purchase flavored water, granola bars, fruit snacks, crackers and a variety of other healthy but delicious snacks for only $1 each. All proceeds go to providing weekend meals to our families in need. Please support our ACS Food Pantry by stopping by the elementary gym every Thursday during morning carline (7:45-8:15am).
Thank you!
ACS Ambassadors
Say Something Anonymous Reporting System (SS-ARS)
ACS is happy to announce the district-wide launch of the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System (SS-ARS). This program teaches students, teachers, and administrators how to recognize warning signals and threats, on social media, in school, or in their community, of individuals who may be a threat to themselves or others, and to Say Something to a trusted adult OR use its anonymous reporting system. ACS will train 5th-8th grade students beginning this week. Please click the following links for additional information regarding the program: Say Something Website & Say Something ARS - Program Overview for Parents or Caregivers
Protecting Our Students & Signs of Abuse
On September 1, 2021, Senate Bill 693 was signed into Session Law 2021-132, effective immediately. This Law requires all NC public schools to provide students in grades 6th to 12th with information and resources on child abuse and neglect, including sexual abuse.
Additionally, the Protecting Our Students Act (Session Law 2023-128/HB142) requires that all students in grades 6th to 12th view the Protecting Our Students film.
In order to be in compliance with these Laws, School Counselor, Scott Tribotte and School Social Worker, Cindy Gittens will address the following information during classroom guidance lessons with 6th through 8th grade students: warning signs indicating that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect, including age-appropriate information on sexual abuse; the telephone number used for reporting abuse and neglect to the department of social services in Alamance County; a statement that information reported shall be held in the strictest confidence, to the extent permitted by law; available resources. All students will be sent home
with the following handout ( Final Signs of Abuse Student Handout.p)dfthat outlines
everything that was discussed during the classroom lesson. Additionally, your child will view the “Protecting Our Students” film that was developed by the North Carolina Center for Safer Schools in partnership with Capitol Broadcasting Company. This film aims to help students understand what inappropriate behavior by an adult is and what it might look like if it is happening to them or someone they know; know how to practice healthy behaviors and skills to stay safe; identify a responsible adult who they could ask for help.
ACS Student Support
We recognize that discussions of this nature could be potentially triggering or emotionally challenging for some students. Please know that the information will be delivered in a safe environment, and our school counselor and school social worker will be available to support students and address any concerns that may arise. If you have questions or concerns regarding any of these programs, please do not hesitate to reach out to our school social worker, Cindy Gittens (cgittens@alamancecommunityschool.net) and/or our school counselor, Scott Tribotte (stribotte@alamancecommunityschool.net).
PTO
NEW This Year: PTO Memberships
We’re launching PTO memberships for the first time! Memberships are just $15 per family for the year. These help fund events, teacher support, classroom improvements, and more. Click here to sign up for PTO Membershiphttps://forms.gle/qJMUZDvywaVYXS3S7
Have you loaded your child’s E-WALLET yet?
Create your child’s Book Fair eWallet so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds!
Let’s make this year amazing—together!
Join us for ACS PTO Family Fun Day on Saturday, Sept. 20, 9am–1pm. Shop the Scholastic Book Fair, enjoy fun activities, and grab tasty treats from food trucks—plus a special appearance from one of our own Coyotes selling his amazing lemonades. Every purchase supports the PTO and our school. Bring the whole family and come celebrate with us!
ACS PTO Merch Store is LIVE! Volleyball, soccer, & cross country swag included!
Congratulations to our PTO Teacher/Staff Coffee Giveaway Winner – Ms. Katherine Paone! We are so excited to celebrate our amazing teachers and staff through these monthly giveaways. Thank you, Ms. Paone, for all that you do for our students and school community!
Warm regards,
ACS PTO Board
Be Kind. Be Considerate. Be an ACS Coyote.
MY HOT LUNCHBOX
We continue to partner with My Hot Lunchbox for optional hot lunches.
Vendor Lineup:
Monday - La Fiesta
Tuesday - Subway
Wednesday - Zaxby's
Thursday - CiCi's Pizza
Friday - Americana Cafe
Order Now Deadline: 12:00 noon the day before delivery.
Reminder: Pack reusable water bottles daily. No sodas or colorful sugary drinks allowed. Also no fast food drinks with straws.
Make the process easier. Download the app! See the instructions below!
ACS ATHLETICS UPDATES
The Coyotes of ACS Fall Athletics were in full swing this week, teams competed well, showed outstanding grit and sportsmanship as they entered conference play!
ACS ATHLETICS FUNDRAISER:
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Alamance Community School is fundraising with the Attractions Dining & Value Guide to raise money for our Athletics Program. We have a goal $8000! We are excited to help our athletic programs grow, but we need your help!
Attractions is a money-saving coupon book with over $4,000 in local savings. Attractions Books make great birthdays, holiday gifts, stocking stuffers!!!
Register now and start selling!!!
Click HERE to get started now!
Once you activate your page, please share with all your family and friends by text, email and social media. They can select from over 90 books across the country and receive free shipping to their door!
CLICK LINK TO ORDER: https://www.sapaynow.com/289407
We have some exciting prizes for the top selling classroom and the top selling student at ACS!
#1 Top Selling Classroom will receive a PIZZA PARTY!
#1 Top Selling ACS student will receive an Amazon Gift Card!
Order 5 Books and get a FREE BOOK NO LIMITS!
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BOYS SOCCER:
Boys Soccer Week Recap:
9/8
The Coyotes of ACS would play away vs. Burlington Christian Academy Lions. Coyotes would face a BCA team that would boast a strong defense in the first half of play and going into the half up 2-0. 6th Grade Goal Keeper #1 Adriel Santiallan would finish the game with 14 saves.
The Lions of BCA would push the tempo in the second half scoring 2 goals, and an on-goal by ACS. With less than 8 seconds remaining ACS Striker #9 Jayden Deloatch would charge the Lions goalie and ink in a solo goal as the whistle sounded. BCA would win 5-1.
9/9
The Coyotes of ACS would play host to the Spartans of The Burlington School. Team would play short handed against an offensively aggressive TBS team.
TBS would strike early, scoring 4 goals in the first 15 minutes of play. Coyotes would have back up keeper #6 Florentino Pacheco -Bigelow step in goal and have 7 saves on the day. The Spartans would secure the win 7-0.
9/11
The Coyotes would finish the week with a match up vs. Grace Christian Academy. After starting the week 0-2, Coyotes would find their groove in the final game of the week. The Coyotes would score early and often. Coyotes would hold their first shutout of the season.
#4 Micheal Mazzei & #7 Matthew Mazzei would combine for 4 goals, #2 Chris Llapa would score a goal and for the second time in a week #9 Jayden Deloatch would score a goal at the whistle. The Coyotes would take the win 7-0!
Week Ahead:
9/15 Home vs. Clover Garden School 4:00 pm
Location: Mebane Community Park (Field #1)
Admission: Free
9/18 Away vs. The Expedition School 4:00 pm
Location: 4701 W Ten Rd, Efland, NC 27243
Admission: Free
*Parents (Guardians) are responsible for transporting soccer athletes to soccer games.
CO-ED CROSS COUNTRY:
Week Ahead:
9/8
Cross Country would run in their first meet of the season vs. PMAC conference Schools* (TBS, BCA, GCA) ACS Girls would finish 4th in the meet and have two runners finish in the top 25/43 runners. 7th grader Kenzie Dlugos would finish #17 with a time of 18:48.26 and 7th grader Julia Herman would grab #21 with a time of 19:33.94.
ACS Boys would run in a loaded field of runners, with two conference runners running sub 15:00.00 min races. 7th grader Ja'Nari Patterson-Richmond would have a top 40 finish at #35 running sub 20:00.00 time of 19.16.64.
Location: Cedarock Park 4242 R Dean Coleman RD, Burlington, NC 27215
Admission: Free
9/12 Away vs. Triangle Day School (Results TBA)
Week Ahead: 9/15-9/19 Bye Week
Next Up:
9/25 vs. PMAC Conference Schools* (TBS, BCA, GCA)
Location: Camp Deer Lake 568 Chapel Trail Mebane, NC 27302
Admission: Free
*Parents (Guardians) are responsible for transporting athletes to cross country meets.
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL:
Week Ahead:
9/8 The Coyotes would kick off their season vs. Burlington Christian Academy. The Coyotes would show great perseverance in the game. In the second set, the team would begin to get into a rhythm. The Lions of BCA would pull away 2-0 sets, and BCA would secure the win.
9/9 The Coyotes would host their first-ever Home vs. the Burlington School Spartans. Team would have a great crowd of ACS supporters in their first Home Game. The team would play hard in the game. The Lady Spartans would close the game up 2-0 sets, and TBS would secure the win.
9/11 The Coyotes would finish up their week vs. Grace Christian Academy. Coyotes would find their way in the first set, and keep things close in a 25-20 set, GCA win. In the second set, the Coyotes would give great effort. Grace Christian would pull away 2-0 sets, and GCA would secure the win.
Week Ahead:
9/16 Home vs. Hawbridge School 4:15 pm
Address: 195 Kronbergs Ct, Haw River, NC 27258
Admission: $5.00 (NCCA & NC ADMIN-PASS W/ID)
9/18 Away vs. Carter School of Digital Visual Arts
Address: 3218 N. Roxboro St. Durham, NC 27704
Admission: $3.00
*Parents (Guardians) are responsible for transporting athletes to volleyball games.
COACHES CORNER:
" Our co-ed cross country season is starting off to a great start, with our first meet this past week. All of our athletes have trained extremely hard and are adjusting well to the nature of the sport. Shoutout to the student athlete managers for constantly showing up and cheering on the team. "
Coach Lela Pascua , ACS Head Co-Ed Cross Country Coach
ACS ATHLETIC SWAG:
Our ACS PTO will be running an athletic apparel store for our athletics teams. Want to show your Support?
Head over to the store to see the latest designs for our Fall Sports Teams! Check out the website by using the QR Code on the flyers below!
SPORTS PHYSICALS:
Middle School students in grades 6th-8th interested in trying out for ACS Sports would need to submit a new physical examination form and concussion form for 25-26.
Sports Physical and Concussion Form are required to try out for sports teams at Alamance Community School. These forms can be found and printed on the link below:
AD Contact Information:
Darius J. Long, M.S.M.
MS-PE/Athletic Director
Alamance Community School
336.270.5052 (ext. 505 )
ALAMANCE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
COYOTES
"It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men"
-Frederick Douglass
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